Newark Field Office, 1952-1967

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Letter to Inspector General, USA

10/3/52

"Flying saucer" incident with STOCK and that he had actually seen the original negatives of the photographs that were taken of the aerial object which are presently in the possession of STOCK.

Mr. CAVANAUGH stated that STOCK had related to him the full details of the incident and stated that he, STOCK, had taken the photographs rather than RILEY. STOCK related to CAVANAUGH that he had been advised by RILEY on the day of the occurrence and that he had given the exposed film to RILEY for developing and printing, whereas RILEY then took the film and made copies for himself which he sold to the local Peterson newspaper and possibly other publications.

Mr. CAVANAUGH stated that STOCK finally recovered his negatives and that he had examined the negatives closely and they did not appear to be "touched up". CAVANAUGH stated that in order to appreciate the situation, one would have to know STOCK for a number of years to realize that he has little or nothing to gain from any publicity received through these photographs and that in effect, he would not endeavor to publicize the incident. CAVANAUGH stated that STOCK's father also witnessed the incident as did RILEY and that he, CAVANAUGH, thoroughly believed both STOCK and his father to be perfectly reliable especially with his, CAVANAUGH.

This information is being furnished your office for whatever action you so desire and no further investigation is being contemplated in this matter by this office. Interviews of RILEY and STOCK are being left to your discretion, inasmuch as further investigation in this matter is within your jurisdiction.

Very truly yours,

S. K. NC KEE
Special Agent-in-Charge

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